Edme Samson (French, 1810-1891). Pair of blue and white porcelain vases with gilt decoration. In the style of 18th century Chinese porcelain vases. Marked along the underside. Each with a carved wooden stand, one painted powder blue.
Each, height: 13 in x width: 5 1/2 in x depth: 3 1/2 in. Base, each; height: 1 1/2 in x diameter: 4 1/2 in. No visible cracks, chips, or restorations. Both items have losses to the gilt and paint throughout. Both items have wear to the foot rim. There is minute crazing to the glaze on one item; there is a sticker stuck to the underside. Item also has heavy wear to the top rim. The other item has adhesive residue stuck to the underside. Both wood stands have wear.